October 15, 2021

Welcome to the Village of PalatinE-Newsletter

The Village of Palatine wishes to share community news, events and information
important to the residents it serves. The Village of Palatine will release a weekly
PalatinE-Newsletter keeping our subscribers informed of the happenings within the Village of Palatine.

Village's COVID-19 Resource Page

For information regarding the Village of Palatine's facility closures and service adjustments, as well as resources related to the Coronavirus (COVID-19), click here.

Leaf Collection Program Begins Monday, October 18

The Public Works Department will begin its annual Curbside Leaf Collection Program on Monday, October 18, 2021.

Each single-family residence has two scheduled pickups between Monday, October 18, and Thursday, November 11. A final pickup for all zones will begin on Monday, November 15. Please click here to look up your scheduled collection days or here to use our interactive map. All raked leaves must be placed into the street and ready for pickup no later than 7:00 a.m. on scheduled days, but no earlier than 4:00 p.m. on the day prior to collection.

For collection guidelines or more information, visit our website or call Public Works at (847) 705-5200.

Construction Alert:
West Side of Rohlwing Road Closed

Reconstruction work continues on the Rohlwing Road Improvements project. As of Wednesday, October 6, 2021, the west side of Rohlwing Road from Northwest Highway to north of Wilmette Road is closed for pavement and base course removal. South-bound traffic has been shifted to the east side of Rohlwing Road. Two-way traffic will be maintained for Rohlwing Road during this phase of construction.

Access to driveways and Wilmette Road will be maintained during this time. No detour route has been posted.

For more information about this public improvement project, please call the Public Works Department at (847) 705-5200.

Village Hall Blood Drive

Thursday, October 21

Palatine Police Department
Taking Back Unwanted
Prescription Drugs

Saturday, October 23

On Saturday, October 23rd from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Palatine Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will give the public an opportunity to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs. Bring your pills and patches for disposal to the Palatine Police Headquarters located at 595 N. Hicks Rd. The service is free and anonymous, no questions asked.

Last spring, Americans turned in 420 Tons (839,543 lbs.) of prescription drugs at more than 5,000 sites operated by the DEA and over 4,400 of its state and local law enforcement partners. Overall, in its twenty previous Take Back events, the DEA and its partners have taken in over 14.5 million pounds—more than 7,200 tons—of unwanted prescription drugs.

To ensure a quick and safe transaction, please do the following;

Medication: All medication should be sealed in clear plastic zip-lock bag(s).
Syringes: Although the DEA does not accept Syringes, Palatine Police will accept Syringes for disposal. Syringes must be capped and packaged separately from medication.
Liquids: WILL NOT be accepted.
Creams: UNOPENED creams only.

This initiative addresses a vital public safety and public health issue. Medicines that languish in home cabinets are highly susceptible to diversion, misuse, and abuse. Rates of prescription drug abuse in the U.S. are alarmingly high, as are the number of accidental poisonings and overdoses due to these drugs. Studies show that a majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including from the home medicine cabinet. In addition, Americans are now advised that their usual methods for disposing of unused medicines—flushing them down the toilet or throwing them in the trash—pose potential safety and health hazards.

For more information about the disposal of prescription drugs or about the October 23rd Take Back Day event, go to www.DEATakeBack.com or call the Palatine Police Department at 847-359-9000.

Spooky October at the Palatine Library District

October is packed with festive, fall fun at the Palatine Library District. With over a dozen autumn and Halloween themed, in-person and virtual programs planned, Library members of all ages can find an event to enjoy this season.

For a full list of program dates and sign up information, visit the Palatine Library Spooky October.

Knight of Columbus Pancake Breakfast

Salt Creek Sports Center
Halloween Party October 27

Register for a SAFE Halloween party, in Palatine, held in the Salt Creek Sports Center on Wednesday, October 27, 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.!

There will be games with prizes, a coloring station, a Halloween costume contest and more! Pre-registration is required, no walk-ins.

Upcoming Community Events

Palatine Summer Farmers' Market
Palatine Train Station Parking Lot
137 W. Wood Street
October 16, 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Something Rotten!
Cutting Hall Performing Arts Center
150 E. Wood Street
Friday, October 15, 8:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Sunday, October 17, 3:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Used Clothing & Household Sale
Immanuel Lutheran Church
200 N. Plum Grove Road
Saturday, October 16, 8:00 a.m. to Noon

NW Families March for Life
St. Theresa Catholic Church
455 N. Benton Street
Saturday, October 16, 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Howl-O-Ween Pet Parade
Twin Lakes
1200 E. Twin Lakes Drive
Sunday, October 17, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Pre-registration required.

Family Bingo Night
Twin Lakes
1200 E. Twin Lakes Drive
Friday, October 22, 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Pre-registration required.

Palatine Plaza Fall Fun Fest
Palatine Plaza
211-333 E. Northwest Highway
Saturday, October 23, 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Durty Nellie's Future Stars!
Durty Nellies
180 N. Smith Street
Sunday, October 24, 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Salt Creek Park District
Fall and Winter Brochure
Registration Open

Palatine community groups are welcome to submit public events to our event calendar by filling out an
event calendar request.

Employment Opportunities

Part-Time On-Call Crossing Guard
Police

PW Seasonal - Snow Plow Driver
Public Works

Next Regular Village Council Meeting

Monday, October 18
7 PM, Council Chambers

*To view current and past agendas and packets or to view videos of the council meetings, please click here.

Village Quick Links

Village of Palatine

200 East Wood Street
Palatine, Illinois
60067-5332
(847) 358-7500

Monday through Friday

8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.